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Keto Lemon Bread Recipe: Perfectly Moist & Delicious

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This Keto Lemon Bread recipe reminds me of Starbucks glazed lemon bread, but with a fraction of the carbs.

This Keto Lemon Bread recipe reminds me of Starbucks glazed lemon bread, but with a fraction of the carbs. #keto #lowcarb

 

Keto Lemon Bread Recipe

Years ago when I first started blogging, I was a frugal blogger. In fact, I taught coupon workshops all over the southeast. Back in those days, when I traveled I often ran by Starbucks in airports to grab a piece of their lemon bread before my flights. Of course, this was back when I indulged in way too many carbs. It has been years since I have enjoyed lemon bread, so I thought I would try my hand at making a keto friendly version complete with a delicious lemony glaze. It took a couple of tries before I perfected this recipe. Experimenting with fewer eggs resulted in a lemon bread that was dry as a dessert and not fit for human consumption. There is a very real reason why you have to use more eggs when baking with keto friendly flours. Unlike fluffy white gluten-filled white flour, keto friendly flours tend to be drier in nature and more absorbent. So, don’t freak out about the six eggs. I promise they are necessary. This Keto Lemon Bread recipe turned out amazingly delicious!continue reading…

Easy Farmhouse BBQ Muffin Cups {keto/low carb}

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Sometimes you just want a little comfort food that is easy to eat. These Farmhouse BBQ Muffin Cups are a perfect Keto friendly recipe. The little ones like that they are like a muffin, and you’ll love how fast and easy they come together for busy weeknights.

Farmhouse BBQ Low Carb Muffin Cups are loaded with tangy sugar-free low carb bbq sauce and cheesy goodness for an easy and delicious keto dinner idea. #keto #lowcarb

 

Farmhouse BBQ Muffin Cups

Early in our marriage, one of our favorite recipes was Farmhouse BBQ Muffins. I had found the recipe in an old Taste of Home cookbook, and we enjoyed it often for dinner. A couple of weeks ago, my hubby and I were talking about how I might be able to tweak some of the foods we used to eat so that they were low carb/keto friendly, which got my wheels turning.

After being gone most of the day today, I didn’t have a lot of time to make dinner, so I knew I wanted to make something quick & easy. Initially, Chicken Pot Pie came to mind, but I hadn’t put the chicken in the crockpot earlier in the day. I think chicken tastes so much better after slowly cooking all day. I don’t know what jogged my memory, but Farmhouse BBQ Muffins came to mind, which worked out perfectly because I had ground beef that I needed to brown. These quick and easy Farmhouse BBQ Low Carb Muffin Cups are very similar to my Taco Cups with a little twist on the seasoning for the ground beef. They turned out amazingly delicious, and everyone loved them. continue reading…

Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet (Super Quick & Delicious)

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This delicious Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal that is full of fantastic flavor.

This delicious Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet is a simple one-pan meal that is full of amazing flavor. #keto #lowcarb

Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet

I don’t know about you, but we love one-skillet meals. It’s so nice to have only one pan to wash after dinner. Before we started eating keto, I felt like I had to have multiple sides at dinner. Now that I’ve been eating keto for over 22 months, I am satisfied with so much less. If you need a side dish, I’d recommend serving a simple leafy green salad alongside this Low Carb Unstuffed Cabbage Skillet.

A take-off of my very popular Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Soup, this one-skillet version of keto unstuffed cabbage skillet is quick, easy, and satisfying. This recipe simplifies the traditional cabbage rolls and makes them fuss-free in just a few steps. continue reading…

Keto Meal Plan Week 47

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KetoMeal Plan Week 47

We are back in town from last week’s business trip to Chicago, and I am ready to cook in my kitchen. I’ve included meal ideas for dinner in this week’s keto meal plan. I fast breakfast most days to keep it simple. Then, for lunch, I often make extra at dinner for leftovers the next day. If you’d like alternative meals ideas check out my keto/low carb recipe index for a considerable list of recipes.

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Electrolytes on Keto: Explained & Simplified

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As your body changes from being a sugar burner to a fat burner, it’s essential to keep electrolytes balanced when following a keto diet. Since most have no idea what they need, this post simplifies electrolytes and explains what is needed.

Electrolytes on the Keto Diet Simplified & Explained #keto #lowcarb

Why Electrolytes are Important on a Keto Diet

While following a keto diet, you may find that your body is lacking essential electrolytes such as magnesium, potassium, and sodium. Since your body is not indulging in sugar and carbs, your body is releasing less insulin which in turn depletes glycogen stores. As this process begins, you will typically notice a more significant amount of weight loss the first week as your body releases water weight.  When following a typical American diet, your body retains sodium, while the opposite is true when following keto.

Electrolytes can help in areas like the Keto flu and the low sodium intake. You will also discover that your diet is lacking in specific electrolytes such as magnesium and potassium.

What are Electrolytes?

In the most simple terms, Electrolytes are minerals in our bodies responsible for proper body function derived from foods and drinks. When out of balance, they can wreak havoc on our body and make us feel yucky.continue reading…

Sugar-Free Low Carb BBQ Sauce

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My Sugar-Free Low Carb BBQ Sauce is a total game changer if you are following a keto or low carb lifestyle. It’s full of tangy, delicious barbecue flavor without all the carbs plus the ingredients are simple, and it’s easy to make.

Sugar Free BBQ Sauce

Sugar-Free Low Carb BBQ Sauce

I think I have missed homemade BBQ more than I realized. Growing up, my parents made homemade BBQ sauce all the time. I can even remember my Daddy standing over a hot pot of BBQ sauce tasting it by the spoonful until it was just right. I’m pretty sure BBQ sauce was a food group all it’s own in my family since we ate it on so often.

Although I have found store-bought sugar-free bbq sauce that tasted okay, nothing compared to homemade. A while back I started experimenting with my family’s recipe as I knew there had to be a way to make a low carb BBQ sauce version. It was a bit little tricky since BBQ is very sweet and is usually made with quite a bit of ketchup and brown, which I avoid due to the high carb count. Instead, I used regular tomato sauce then sweetened the low carb BBQ sauce with MonkFruit Golden Sweetener (a sugar-free brown sugar substitute). I can’t believe how much it tastes just like my family’s homemade sauce! I feel like my entire Keto world changed today for the better.

 

In case you haven’t seen the Lakanto Monkfruit Golden Sweetener, I found it on Amazon. It is a fabulous substitute for brown sugar, and it is keto-friendly. Another alternative would be Swerve Brown.

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Monterey Chicken {Keto / Low Carb}

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This Keto Monterey Chicken Recipe is going to knock your socks off! I love serving up cheesy recipes, and this one is a perfect solution to dinnertime that is family-friendly and easy to prepare. Check out the full recipe below and add to your meal plan today!

Keto Monterey Chicken is one of our favorite go-to low carb meals that is ready in minutes using the cast iron skillet cooking method! A perfect keto chicken dinner recipe and cast iron skillet meal that everyone will love!

Keto Monterey Chicken Recipe

I remember years ago loving the Monterey Chicken at Chili’s Restaurant Grill & Bar. Then, they took it off the menu, and it has been just a distant memory ever since. Since starting Keto, I have thought about making a keto friendly version. In fact, I did post a very lazy crockpot version of the recipe that is keto friendly/low carb, which is delicious, but I missed the skillet version like Chili’s Restaurant.

So, recently when I was craving Monterey Chicken and didn’t have time to wait for the chicken to cook in the crockpot, I made a low carb skillet version that turned out just like the one I remembered. It was extremely flavorful and delicious! All in all, it took about 25 minutes from start to finish since I had already cooked the bacon earlier in the day and my homemade low carb sugar-free BBQ sauce was already in the fridge.

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What Kind of Skillet Do I Use?

I have found that cast iron skillet works best with recipes like this since they heat evenly and can go straight from the stove top to the oven. I have cast iron skillets that used to be my grandmother’s. Cast iron lasts forever and they are very affordable. However, they aren’t necessary to prepare this recipe.  Any kind of oven save skillet will work just fine.

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Keto Cheesy Mexican Skillet Chicken

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This Keto Cheesy Mexican Skillet Chicken is going to become one of your all-time favorites! It is so delicious, full of flavor, and a great casserole style meal that everyone in your family will enjoy. Top with your favorite cheeses and enjoy the ooey gooey meal!

Make our Keto Cheesy Mexican Skillet Chicken as a great family-friendly low carb recipe that comes together in minutes. It's so easy, delicious, and kid-friendly! #keto #lowcarb

Keto Cheesy Mexican Skillet Chicken

The past couple of weeks have been crazy around here. I can’t even believe that school has started back. As a homeschool mom, I hate to see our laid-back summer coming to an end. One thing is for sure; dinner has to be simple now. Otherwise, I am tempted to order in, which isn’t always good when you are determined to stick to a keto/low carb way of eating.

Does It Taste Like Cauliflower?

Gosh, I hope not as I don’t enjoy cauliflower. Thankfully, all the spices in this recipe completely tone it down, and I don’t taste cauliflower at all. My son, who hates cauliflower and is always suspect of hidden veggies in new recipes thought that the cauliflower was corn. I’m not sure why perhaps he was just confused since I am known to sneak veggies in his foods. continue reading…

Lazy Keto Meals: Meal Plan Week 46

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Having a simple plan with Lazy Keto Meals makes our week go much smoother. As a mom of four, I’m happy to find anything that saves me time that my entire family can enjoy.

Having a simple plan with Lazy Keto Meals makes our week go much smoother. As a mom of four, I'm happy to find anything that saves me time that my entire family can enjoy. #keto #lowcarb

 

Lazy Keto Meals: Meal Plan Week 46 

I have a business trip this week so it looks like I will be eating out a lot. Thankfully, there are so many low carb options that it won’t be hard to stay on track. However, I know many of you count on this weekly meal plan for inspiration, so I wanted to make sure I got this list of Lazy Keto Meals posted before I left. If you’d like alternative meals ideas check out my keto/low carb recipe index for a considerable list of recipes.

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Lakanto Monkfruit 40% off Site Wide!

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Lakanto Monkfruit – 40% off Sale Sitewide 

It’s March Madness and Lakanto is offering a fantastic 40% off sitewide sale. Lakanto Monkfruit has quickly become my very favorite keto friendly sweeteners. It is a fantastic time to stock up. They offer a huge variety of products for a keto or low carb lifestyle. Orders over $120 get FREE SHIPPING too! Take advantage of 40% off every single Lakano product.

My favorite Lakanto products are:

  • Monkfruit Golden Sweetener (brown sugar substitute)
  • Monkfruit Granulated White Sweetener
  • Monkfruit Powdered Sweetener
  • Maple Flavored Syrup

They also carry many other products you’ll want to check out here.

 

It’s a great idea to take advantage of this great sale and stock up on Lakano products. Summer is coming and lots of new recipes will be posted.

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